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Annual Report Summary
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DRI #149 - VANDENBERG AIRPORT EXPANSION
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
RY 2003-04
On September 12, 1989, Hillsborough County granted a Development Order (Resolution 89-0243)
to the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority for the expansion of Vandenberg Airport, a 407acre general aviation airport located east of U.S. 301 (and the Tampa Bypass Canal) and north of
I-4 in north central Hillsborough County. The expansion includes: construction of 1,140,000
square feet (sq. ft.) of aircraft parking/tie-down aprons and associated taxi-lanes; relocation and
construction of a 40,000 sq. ft. fuel farm; construction of a new northeast/southwest runway (4,200
ft. by 100 ft.) and parallel taxiway system; acquisition of one or more aviation easements; overlay
and widening of existing runway (3,260’ x 65’) and parallel taxiway; construction of 344,800 sq.
ft. of new and replacement T-Hangars; and addition of fixed base operator facilities, general
aviation non-commercial facilities, special purpose aviation facilities and airport support facilities
(FAA control tower, airport administration and maintenance structures, etc.). Project buildout is
scheduled to occur prior to the Development Order expiration date of December 31, 2005.
The Development Order has been amended only one time, on September 27, 1994, to revise the
stormwater discharge requirements. The anniversary date for the annual report is September 12th.
PROJECT STATUS
Development this Reporting Year: reconstructed shade hangars 4 and 5 while demolishing shade
hangar 6; and installed Runway 05/23 localizer.
Cumulative Development: all aviation easements have been acquired; 90% of apron construction
and 90% of the taxi-lane construction has been completed in addition to the northeast-southwest
runway, the fueling depot, and the terminal fixed base facilities.
Projected Development: construct T-Hangar 2; reconstruct Hangars 7 and 12; strengthen Runway
5/23, taxiways and ramp; install Aircraft wash racks.
SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITIONS
1.
The developer submitted the results of biennial surface water monitoring and groundwater
monitoring, as well as the semi-annual monitoring of the on-site wells in accordance with
Conditions IV.E.2., IV.E.4. and IV.E.3., respectively. The unified monitoring results were
all provided under separate cover.
2.
The developer has previously submitted a Wetland Management Plan and an Emergency
Response and Hazardous Materials Management and Disposal Plan as required by
Conditions IV.F.3. and IV.H.18, respectively.
3.
The applicant has implemented a non-potable water use plan in accordance with Condition
IV.H.12.
The project appears to be in compliance with all other conditions at this time.
DEVELOPER OF RECORD
Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, c/o Edward B. Cooley, Senior Director of Operations
and Public Safety, Post Office Box 22287, Tampa, FL 33622 is the firm responsible for adhering
to the conditions of the Development Order.
DEVELOPMENT ORDER COMPLIANCE
The project appears to be proceeding in a manner consistent with the Development Order.
Hillsborough County is responsible for ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the
Development Order.